as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
offered her guest only one measly cookie
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Recent Examples of measly
Dean immediately recognized Jenkins’ pull and came screaming downhill to pop Wilson in the backfield, halting the play for a measly 2-yard gain.
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Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
On the other end, Chicago only has a 34% chance of snow while New Yorkers have a measly 13% chance of a white Christmas this year.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The Preds have the worst record in the entire league, with a measly 20 points.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The Jonathan that Nancy brought to the page no longer exists; neither does her version of Catherine — a femme fatale conjured from a measly roll of boudoir photos.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
On the other end, Chicago only has a 34% chance of snow while New Yorkers have a measly 13% chance of a white Christmas this year.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The Preds have the worst record in the entire league, with a measly 20 points.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The Jonathan that Nancy brought to the page no longer exists; neither does her version of Catherine — a femme fatale conjured from a measly roll of boudoir photos.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measly
Adjective
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These games will be purchasable standalone on the eShop and presumably at retail, or upgraded to for a nominal fee for existing owners of the game, much like how the PS5 handles its cross-gen upgrades.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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For adults, the service would be available for a nominal fee.—
Federico Guerrini,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dawn came on chilly with a slight overcast and a light breeze.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rear camera's OIS yields mostly smooth video, but there's some slight bumpiness here and there.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The internet has fallen head-over-heels for a tiny puppy who discovered his own reflection and instantly tried to engage it in play.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also, the state mandates free and reduced fares of $150 million annually but provides a paltry reimbursement of $20 million.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This is one of the few times Samsung isn’t running an enhanced trade-in price promotion for its Galaxy S25, with the Note 20 Ultra fetching a paltry $180 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra being valued at $155.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Measly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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